Dell Studio Desktop D540 (Late 2008) - Manual (Page 36)

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System Recovery Options
Starting System Restore
Click 1. Start .
In the 2. Start Search box, type System
Restore and press <Enter>.
NOTE: The User Account Control window
may appear. If you are an administrator on
the computer, click Continue; otherwise,
contact your administrator to continue the
desired action.
Click 3. Next and follow the remaining prompts
on the screen.
In the event that System Restore did not resolve
the issue, you may undo the last system restore.
Undoing the Last System Restore
NOTE: Before you undo the last system
restore, save and close all open files, and
exit any open programs. Do not alter, open,
or delete any files or programs until the
system restoration is complete.
Click 1. Start .
In the 2. Start Search box, type System
Restore and press <Enter>.
Click
3. Undo my last restoration and click
Next.
Dell Factory Image Restore
NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore
permanently deletes all data on the hard
drive and removes any programs or drivers
installed after you received your computer.
If possible, back up the data before using
this option. Use Dell Factory Image Restore
only if System Restore did not resolve your
operating system problem.
NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may
not be available in certain countries or on
certain computers.
Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the
last method to restore your operating system.
These options restore your hard drive to the